Stanislaus County, CA
MIDDLE EASTERN MARKET - ESTABLISHED GROCERY STORE This well-established Middle Eastern grocery store presents an excellent opportunity in Stanislaus County's diverse market. Operating continuously for...
Businesses in California For Sale
Local Info
Middle Eastern Market
4
$95,000
Cash Flow: $60,000
Turnkey Coffee Shop / Café – North County San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Well-established café for sale in a great, high-traffic location of North County San Diego that is surrounded by schools, residential neighborhoods and apartments. Known for its inviting atmosphere,...
$149,000
Turnkey Boba, Food & Hand-Rolled Ice Cream with Type 1 Hood!
San Pablo, CA
Step into ownership with this fully-equipped, turnkey rolling house located in a high-traffic San Pablo commercial plaza, anchored by major brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks. This established and...
6
$100,000
Dental Clinic in LA's Koreatown
Los Angeles, CA
Prime Dental practice for sale in Korea Town offered at $475,000. With state-of-the-art equipment, 5 fully equipped treatment rooms, high patient volume (9+ scaling patients/day, strong implant...
$475,000
Stretch Lab Franchise in the Heart of San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Own a profitable Stretch Lab franchise in one of San Diego’s most health-conscious neighborhoods. This is a proven, revenue-generating business with a loyal membership base and massive growth...
5
$110,000
Cash Flow: $48,401
Make it Cheers with Grace
Gardena, CA
Once you experience this Historical and trendy Japanese Restaurant in the Torrance/Gardena neighborhood, you will return for taste and price. The owner will decide to sell his handful of other...
3
$129,000
Industrial Materials Recycling and Recovery
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Construction Materials Recycling and Road Base Manufacturing This industrial materials recovery operation, founded in 1991, is a full-service construction recycling facility located East of Los...
2
$5,500,000
Cash Flow: $885,563
Well-established turn-key restaurant for sale.
Laguna Hills, CA
Well established Japanese restaurant for sale. Owners are selling to retire after running the business for 24 years. Lease expires in Sept but sale will be contingent on a new lease assignment to the...
3
$65,000
Fully Equipped Restaurant in Central San Diego
San Diego, CA
Currently operating as a popular pho restaurant, this business features a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a Type A1 hood, grease trap, fryers, 4-burner stove with oven, four stock pot burners,...
$79,000
Liquor Store with Real Estate + Rental Income | SBA Approved
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Contra Costa County, CA
Exceptional opportunity to own a profitable liquor store with real estate and multiple income streams. This well-established business generates strong monthly sales and includes a 2-bedroom, 1-bath...
$1,750,000
FranchiseOffice Pride Commercial Cleaning
Available Nationwide
Be a Part of Something Great™
$50,000
Leading Framing and Drywall Company
California
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS The Company is a full service residential and commercial drywall and metal stud-framing contractor with more than 30 years experience in California. The Company offers a wide range...
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $164,000
High-Volume Carmel Restaurant- 38 Years- Strong Cash Flow
Carmel, CA
This is a long-established, highly respected restaurant serving Carmel since 1988. It is located adjacent to plenty of parking, this turnkey operation provides a strong local following, steady tourist...
$495,000
Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location
$200,000
Rocklin, CA
High Speed Internet Provider to Small Community - Absentee Owned!
California
Northern California High Speed Internet Provider to Small Community - Absentee Owned! - SC2262 This Northern California High Speed Internet Service Provider is a California S Corporation and was...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Solano County Preschool for Sale - Beautiful Turnkey
Solano County, CA
An exceptional opportunity to step into a well-loved preschool with long-standing roots. This is a beautiful, large, profitable, turnkey operation with a strong foundation and thoughtfully designed...
$1,200,000
RAVI JAGTIANI
Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial
Serving San Mateo County, CA
In the Real Estate Industry since many years, having sold many types of businesses and being the top agent in the Child Care business in California.
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Elite Silicon Valley Locksmith & Door Hardware Authority
Santa Clara County, CA
Step into the helm of the Bay Area’s most prestigious locksmith and door hardware firm. Nestled in a world-renowned wealth corridor, this enterprise has spent over 15 years perfecting exceptional...
$1,498,000
Cash Flow: $415,259
Renowned Dim Sum & Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Santa Clara County, CA
Since the 1980s, this restaurant has built a stellar reputation and a loyal following by serving authentic Chinese cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with a legacy of...
$368,000
Cash Flow: $122,106
Pending
Sacramento, CA
RARE OPPORTUNITY: PROFITABLE RETAIL/JEWELRY STORE IN HISTORIC OLD SACRAMENTO Established in 2019, this turn-key brick and mortar store is strategically located on Front Street in the heart of Old...
6
$99,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
6
$569,000
Authentic Chinese Restaurant For Sale
Sacramento, CA
A rare opportunity to own a well-established authentic Chinese restaurant with a strong reputation for traditional flavors and quality dining. This business is known for its freshly prepared dishes...
5
$90,000
FranchiseMilliCare
Available Nationwide
Looking for a business-to-business, recurring-revenue franchise with a strong brand name? MilliCare is a premium, international franchise specializing in maintaining and restoring commercial flooring and textiles. This B2B, recurring-revenue franchise is the premier, full-service commercial flooring and textile service provider with a 95% customer retention rate - proudly serving Class A commercial office buildings, retail centers, financial institutions, apartment complexes, hospitals, law offices, hotels, airports and more.
$50,000
Profitable Preschool Center - Profitable, Excellent Reputation
Santa Clara County, CA
This preschool is known for its excellent reputation, bright and spacious classrooms, and child-centered program. The center is well organized and fully stocked with quality educational materials. The...
$950,000
General Engineering Contractor
California
The Company is an established general engineering union contractor based in Northern California. It specializes as a one-stop-shop for exterior construction services of high density residential...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,748,000
B2B Wholesale, Warehouse & Distribution Business – High Net
$4,500,000
San Diego County, CA
Reputable Solar Business,Highly Scalable, Ability To Work Remotely
Sacramento County, CA
The current business owner developed experience and knowledge of the solar industry by working in the solar installation industry for many years prior to starting the business. Tired of watching...
$325,000
Cash Flow: $128,372
Cafe and Shabu Shabu with #41 License
Chino, CA
Business Description 1). gross sales is $1,053,202 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 5,448+ $1,052 NNN 3). Lease 2 Years + Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.2,176 5) Seller's Pay Roll $ 50,00 A year and...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $106,980
Wholesale Dessert Distributor
Palm Springs, CA
Premium Wholesale Dessert Distributor business specializing in authentic European delicacies, serving businesses across the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, Indian Wells, and surrounding...
$459,000
Cash Flow: $118,618
Takeout Pizza Franchise For Sale! Only 50k Down! Great Location!
Roseville, CA
Owner is moving out of state! Excellent location with plenty of parking and in a very busy shopping center. $486,037.37 in gross sales for 2025! This take and bake franchise has been absentee run and...
$99,000
Turnkey Body, Paint, Mechanical and Customization, Spray Booth
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
El Monte, CA
Turnkey Auto Body Shop with Prime Freeway Access – San Gabriel Valley Established auto body shop with over 20 years of operational history is now available for purchase. Strategically located in the...
3
$4,488,000
Turnkey Melrose Cafe – Trendy Matcha & Coffee Concept
Los Angeles, CA
This turnkey matcha and coffee cafe on Melrose Avenue offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, stylish, and modern wellness-focused concept in one of Los Angeles’ busiest and trendiest...
5
$120,000
Large Turnkey Preschool For Sale w/Property in Tulare County, CA
Tulare County, CA
- License Capacity: over 130 students, ages 2 ½ - 6 years (preschool and kindergarten) - Well-run, turnkey operation - Seller has owned and operated since school’s inception 43 years ago; Seller is...
$550,000
FranchiseWayback Burgers
Available Nationwide
We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
$250,000
Beautiful Salon/Spa for sale
Sacramento, CA
Exceptional salon and spa opportunity in Sacramento's thriving beauty market, presenting an ideal foundation for medical aesthetics expansion. This turnkey operation generates $264,000 in annual...
6
$150,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Turnkey Vending Massage Chair Route –
Riverside County, CA
Turnkey Vending Massage Chair Route – Passive Income Opportunity 29 Locations | Southern California | Minimal Maintenance | $185,729 Business Overview This established vending massage chair route...
5
$185,000
Two-Location Day Spa Business | Established Brand | Strong Cash Flow
$3,000,000
Santa Rosa, CA
Lucrative Central San Diego Medical Practice For Sale - Investor Owned
San Diego, CA
Long-standing medical practice that sees Adult Patients for Primary Care. Space: 1400 square feet first floor space - lobby, staff area, 3 exam rooms, provider office Location: Center of San Diego...
$1,000,000
Cash Flow: $505,000
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
$1,000,000
FranchiseClothes Mentor®
Available in California
If you have been feeling the need for a professional change that offers flexibility, growth potential, and personal fulfillment, Clothes Mentor franchise ownership might be the path you have been searching for. The resale industry is booming, and franchising has real advantages, but the best part is the process is already nailed down for you.
$100,000
Creative & Production Office Rentals Profitable business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burbank, CA
This is a profitable business Providing Creative and production office space for all Entertainment industry such as, recording studios, Music producers, Records companies, Publishing companies, Tech...
6
$2,800,000
Cash Flow: $10,600
Turnkey Automotive Repair Shop for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
S & J's is a family-owned business that has been proudly serving the San Fernando Valley since 1995. The shop is equipped with 4 lifts, tools, tire and balance machine, storage closet, an office,...
4
$95,000
Established 25+ Years! Takeout Pizza Franchise! SBA pre-qualified!
Sacramento, CA
This is a Well Established Pizza Franchise for sale. SBA Pre-Qualified for a qualified buyer. Owner is semi-absentee and only spends 16 hours a week there. Originally established in 1998! For over 25...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $72,164
Relocatable Data Analytics Leader: National Security Contracts
California
Presenting an exceptional opportunity for acquisition is a well-established professional services firm that excels in multidisciplinary, data-driven analytics tailored for national security and...
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,318,137
Well Established Home Improvement Business
Placer County, CA
10 Year Established manufacturer direct sales business for sale due to divorce. Nationally recognized brand with strong growth potential. Business features a 97% approval rating from customers....
$450,000
Lara Liu
CBD Investment Inc
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Where Great Restaurants Find Their Next Location
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Tow Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Tow company for sale which includes one flatbed truck and one wrecker....
2
$149,955
Clubhouse Liquor & Deli - For Sale!
Palm Desert, CA
Wilson Meade Commercial is pleased to offer the Clubhouse Liquor & Deli business for sale! The business is located on the signalized corner of Highway 111 and San Pablo – one of the most visible...
$750,000
Cash Flow: $117,316
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
$650,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Established Foreign Auto Repair Shop - 60 Years of Proven Success!
San Mateo, CA
Highly respected family-owned foreign car repair business operating continuously since 1966 at the same prime, high-visibility location in San Mateo. The shop has built a stellar reputation for...
3
$425,000
Cash Flow: $319,270
Deli San Diego
San Diego, CA
MOM’s Deli is a turnkey, low-overhead deli in a busy business park with ultra-low rent at $637/mo (incl. CAMs) and a loyal weekday lunch crowd. Current sales average ~$12K/month with food costs around...
6
$90,000
Cash Flow: $30,000
FranchiseCEO Life Corporation
Available Nationwide
Opportunity for a high margin, recurring revenue, no rent, no working capital, little employees, can be hands on or hands off, over simplistic business, with lots of room for error and hiccups - backed by a growing national team of top entrepreneurs that have already grown 8+ figure businesses, working on a common global mission.
$200,000
Kawaii klaws
Santa Clarita, CA
PRICED TO SELL…… Get it while it’s fast approaching the summer months. This location does well over 200 thousand in the summer months This is one of our largest and highest grossing Kawaiiklaws. New...
6
$455,000
Turnkey Liquor Store for Sale – Woodland, CA | ABC License Included |
Yolo County, CA
Established Convenience & Grocery Store with Type 21 Liquor License — Yolo County, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey convenience and grocery store operation in Yolo County, California, complete...
$200,000
Multi-Unit Lash & Brow Studios – High Growth + Recurring Revenue Model
Campbell, CA
This listing includes two fully operational lash and brow studios (Campbell + San Jose) being sold together as one business. The business operates on a membership-based model, generating recurring...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
Gorgeous profitable salon in major shopping center
Anaheim, CA
Gorgeous profitable Hair salon , make up and Spa room in a major shopping center with large national stores as neighbors , supermarket and lots of small stores and restaurants . Lots of walk ins and...
$89,000
Cash Flow: $42,000
Profitable Wellness Studio with Loyal Membership Base!
Berkeley, CA
Opened in 2023 and already hitting its stride, this studio is past the startup phase and running with steady momentum! The business offers premium infrared sauna sessions focused on recovery,...
2
$285,000
Cash Flow: $122,305
Beautiful Nails Salon – Excellent Investment Opportunity
Glendale, CA
Beautiful Nails Salon – Excellent Investment Opportunity This established nail salon presents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking entry into the thriving beauty industry. Located in the...
$75,000
Playa Vista Area-Restaurant & Bar w/Full Liquor-Patios-Owner Retiring
Los Angeles County, CA
Turnkey Opportunity Well-established, high-energy urban coastal restaurant and bar located in a bustling, walk-able city district surrounded by restaurants, shops, and theaters. This attractive venue...
$179,000
Cash Flow: $71,247
Long Standing Business Opportunity - Turn Key
North Hollywood, CA
Step into ownership of a profitable, well-established catering company specializing in authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Noor Catering has built a respected name in Southern...
$100,000
95+ Acre River Frontage Campground in Yolo County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Whitewater Adventures and Veritas Island For Sale - Incredible Investment Opportunity! - SC2249 Financial Information Asking Price: $2,490,000 Cash Flow: $150,000 Gross Revenue: $300,000 Down Payment:...
2
$2,490,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
FranchiseMiracle Method Surface Refinishing
Available Nationwide
Impressive average gross revenue of $1,230,180!* Join the #1 Surface Refinishing Brand, ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine!
$45,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
